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Licensure

A state's grant of permission to practice a profession, usually the strongest form of regulation.

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Definition

A license is issued by a state board after the applicant meets education, examination and other requirements. Practicing a licensed profession without a license is unlawful, and the license can be disciplined or revoked.

The common mistake

Definitions here are general. They do not say what any profession may do in any state; that is set by each state’s law. Back to the full glossary

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